Has NE1 had any luck with the use of a topical analgesic product like Tiger Balm for migraines or other various types of headaches? I am particularly interested in its use for headaches due to stress, eyestrain, dehydration or from lack of (quality) sleep.

I have had some moderate success when I apply it under my nostrils, at my temples, across the forehead and between the eyebrows.

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EFT = Emotional Freedom Techniques using simple tapping on various meridian points (a kind of adapted acupuncture or acupressure technique) combined with acknowledging what those things are that make you feel stress and clearing them.

I had my very first panic attack last night. I have been a hypochondriac my whole life so the stress of that is probably what caused it and also family history because my mom and sister suffer them. At first I had no idea what was going on. My cheeks and jaw felt swollen, I got really tired and I had that feeling I can only describe as feeling like you’re not here. Like the world exists, but you’re not in it. Kind of disconnected. I thought this was because I didn’t get much sleep last night. I was scared though so I was thinking it might be aneurysm because I had a headache earlier, but not while this was happening. I decided to take a shower to see if it would help, but when I was in the shower I started having a hard time breathing. I got out of the shower and could not catch my breath and out of nowhere I got nauseous. I had not idea what was going on so I started hyperventilating and went to grab a paper bag. I was using that, but still I could not catch my breath. I felt like I was dying. Because my mom suffers from panic attacks she gave me a Xanax and within 45 minutes everything was better. This was one of the scariest things in my life. I really did feel like dying. This was my first panic attack ever, but I don’t want it again and I don’t like taking drugs, so does anyone know if Acupuncture has worked for their panic attacks?

What did you use your acupuncture treatment for?

Weightloss? (did yo actually lose weight?)

Anxiety? (Did it help keep your stress leve down?)

etc….

was it worth it?

was it painful.

Looking for some great answers please. I need some opinions.

acupuncture? Did it help? What was the ups and downs of this?

I’ve got a really bad phobia which is hindering on my life at the moment. I’m on anti-anxiety medication but that doesn’t seem to be helping. I’ve read in an article that they are using a medication that was used to treat TB but won’t be available for another 5-7 years does anyone know of any medications that are out there besides anti-anxiety medications used to combat phobias ? I’ve also tried hypnotherapy, CBT, EFT and acupuncture.

nayoya.com is selling an acupuncture mat to treat back pain and stress and the price is rpetty cheap. has anyone tried this?
www.nayoya.com ?

i see a natural path doctor for a few issues i have.. some anxiety and depression.
my doctor has given me the option of having acupuncture done.
he told me about it a little bit, showed me some of the needles he will use. he told me that it will probably help me to feel better in some areas, but im very nervous.
i am quite afraid of needles, no matter the size.
i also have a HUGE imagination, and i don’t like the though of needles going into my skin. it just makes me nervous.
so i was wondering if anyone knew anything else about acupuncture that they could share with me?

anything AT ALL would be helpful.

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I have tried zoloft and paxil with extreme negative side effects including worsened anxiety, I’ve also been trying alternative therapies such as acupuncture and chinese herbs. They helped for a while but the attacks are back with a vengeance. Daily functioning has become hard. I’m curious about Lexapro and if anyone with the same probs may have benefited from it. Also, how long did it take to notice a difference? Please help Thanks

Is it good for stress and dose it make a difference.